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I have a small investment in PYPL and I'm thinking about cutting my losses on a rebound.
Previously, I relied heavily on PayPal for online payments, but recently I've switched
almost entirely to Apple Pay. I am seeing the same trend among my family and acquaintances.
It is simply faster, more convenient, and more secure. I doubt Fastlane will make a difference,
and I’m highly skeptical that a CEO with a hardware background can change this trajectory.

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X (Twitter): David Marcus on X: "A few thoughts about PayPal, nearly 12 years after I left. I woke up this morning to dozens of messages from former PayPal colleagues. It pu

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